I thank Tony Romano, the judge for
the prose selections, for choosing my short story “Saving Spinoza” for the 2016
Robert Eastman Founder's Prize for Prose. I believe that his citation will continue to inspire me for the rest of my writing life:
“Like all good stories, “Saving
Spinoza” satisfies on many levels. This is a story about hope and despair,
clarity and uncertainty, routine and upheaval. Even in the bleakest of times,
goodness will endure. These grand themes are anchored by an engaging and
intimate first-person view, all crafted beautifully, with gems on every page.”
Congratulations to NapervilleWriters Group and its dedicated volunteers for encouraging writers for more
than 28 years.
